Day 1

The Chrysanthemums Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Based on what you can see, how would you describe the relationship between Elisa and Henry? Do they love each other? How do they treat one another?

    For most students, Henry and Elisa have a perfectly healthy relationship. The two seem to respect one another and work well together. However, there are no clear signs of romantic love between them, and some students may point to Henry's fumbling teasing as an indication that he doesn't understand his wife.

  2. 2

    What is the significance of the dog preceding the man on the wagon? What does the dog's presence suggest about the man himself? What does the man mean when he talks about the dog fighting?

    The mongrel dog who...

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